Musician of the year

Elisabeth Zeuthen Schneider - Violin, Artistic Director

Internationally recognised violinist and artistic director with extensive experience from Europe's leading stages and festivals. A passionate communicator of world-class chamber music.

Toke Møldrup - Cello

Award-winning cellist who captivates audiences around the world - from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo. Known for his expressive playing style and innovative approach to classical music.

Mina Fred - Viola

Virtuoso violist with expertise in both classical music and free improvisation. Active in leading ensembles and festivals, with a unique ability to build bridges between genres and generations.

Daniele Rinaldo - Piano

An acclaimed pianist with dramatic flair and international impact. With roots in both music and academia, he combines technical brilliance with artistic depth.

Carl Henning Fredriksson - Cello

Malmö-based cellist with international training and broad experience from both opera and symphony orchestras in Sweden and Europe. A sensitive chamber musician with strong stage presence and great musical breadth.

Staffan Liljas - Bass

Internationally active opera bass with a broad repertoire - from Handel and Bach to newly written works. A charismatic soloist with a powerful presence, performing on some of Europe's leading opera stages and church concerts.

Maria Wernberg - Violin

National fiddler and classically trained violinist with his heart in Ångerman folk music. A living link between tradition and the present, equally at home at fiddlers' gatherings and in opera productions.

Peter Rousu - Bass & Guitar

Versatile musician and composer with over 100 works to his name. An experienced stage personality who moves freely between jazz, folk and classical music.

Jeanett Walerholt Rousu

Multi-instrumentalist, folk musician and composer with a national fiddler title behind him, known for his meticulous playing on the viola d'amore, nyckelharpa and spilåpipa, where tradition meets innovation.